#326 Conor O'Keeffe: From Fighting to Ultra Running & Building A Business

This week, we welcome Conor O'Keeffe (@cokeeffe on Instagram), who shares his journey from fighting to ultra-running, overcoming mental health struggles, and launching a successful sports nutrition business, Altar. We get into his first marathon, chasing identity and external validation, overcoming injuries and surgeries, 100 Mile Runs, plus much more15:00 From Fighter to Endurance Athlete19:40 The Struggles of Identity and Mental Health27:44 Finding Solace in Running33:47 The Journey of Transformation39:08 Lessons from the 100-Mile Challenge45:15 Redefining Success and Health in Running48:26 The Journey to Relevance Post-Surgery53:06 Realisations and External Pressures55:45 Finding Freedom in Family59:47 Transitioning to Alter Nutrition64:08 Defining Success in Business74:24 The Growth of Speed Dust83:24 Final Thoughts and Future AspirationsYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastShop ultrapurelabs.ie to shop the muscle recovery range and get 10% off by buying the Muscle Recovery Kithttps://ultrapurelabs.ie/collections/muscle-recovery/products/wintergreen-heat-rub-cream You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com